22 New Cardinals Created at Ceremony in Rome
Franco Origlia/Getty Images(ROME) — Pope Benedict XVI appointed 22 new cardinals in a ceremony on Saturday at St Peter’s Basilica in Rome.The cardinals join an elite group of members who are the pope’s closest aides and also choose the Roman Catholic …
Pope to Induct 22 Members into College of Cardinals Saturday
TIZIANA FABI/AFP/Getty Images(ROME) — Rome will be a sea of red on Saturday when Pope Benedict XVI inducts 22 new members into the College of Cardinals.In a ceremony in St. Peters Basilica, the new cardinals will approach the Pope one by one, kneeling…
Calif. Bishop Admits Having Fathered Two Children, Resigns
David McNew/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — A Catholic bishop serving in Los Angeles has resigned after admitting that he fathered two children over a decade ago, the L.A. archdiocese announced Wednesday. Bishop Gabino Zavala submitted his resignation let…
Pope Prays for Peace, End to Bloodshed in Christmas Message
TIZIANA FABI/AFP/Getty Images(VATICAN CITY) — Pope Benedict XVI prayed for peace in the Middle East in his traditional Christmas message, calling for an end to the bloodshed in Syria, where thousands have reportedly been killed in an anti-government u…